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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9B085E — Cardinal
#9B085E is a dark saturated pink sitting at 325° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #9B085E
- fef0f8
- fcc4e5
- fa97d1
- f76bbd
- f53ea9
- f31295
- cb0b7b
- 9e0860
- 710645
- 45042a
- 18010f
Color schemes using #9B085E
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#9B085E FAQ
What color is #9B085E?
#9B085E is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 325 degrees, 90% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #9B085E?
#9B085E is rgb(155, 8, 94) in RGB, hsl(325, 90%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 95%, 39%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9B085E?
White text on this background reaches 8.11:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.59:1.
What colors go well with #9B085E?
Its direct complement is #089B45. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #149B08 and #089B8F gives you contrast without the vibration.